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AssigneeSignify Holding B.V.
InventorsHARALD JOSEF GÜNTHER RADERMACHER, MATTHIAS WENDT, DAVE WILLEM VAN GOOR, LENNART YSEBOODT
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The invention relates to powering one or more devices, in particular in the context of Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). In an embodiment of the invention, it is proposed to equip each node (11) with a PD interface (22) that can signal multiples of the standard defined unity load (25 kΩ with tolerances) during the detection process and increase the load during a sequence of detection attempts. In that way, several nodes (11) can share one PSE outlet and determine the number of neighboring loads (11). At the same time, each node (11) will offer full functionality during “normal” stand-alone wiring. This powering concept can be combined with full or limited data communication capabilities.
A software product for controlling a device for allowing parallel powering multiple powered devices via a supply line, the software product comprising program code means for causing one or more processors to perform a method comprising one or more repetitions of the steps of:
A software product for controlling the provision of power from a power source equipment to one or more powered devices via a supply line, the software product comprising code means for causing a power source equipment to carry out the steps of:
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